Decoration

For hundreds of years, children (and adults) in Japan gathered to watch their local amezaiku maker put on a show. Using bare hands, artisans mold hot rice syrup into fabulous shapes-on-a-stick, both lifelike and fantastical. Makers can add details using tiny scissors, pulling at the cooling taffy-like mass to create fins and wings. In the past, these …

This How it’s Made video from the Science Channel shows the candy-cane making process from start to finish. Buckle up for a Willy Wonka-esque ride, and keep scrolling to read about what’s happening. Candy Canes | How It’s Made – Science Channel This Will Get Sticky The process starts with the candy cane’s key ingredients: …

“Processed Views” is a thought provoking photo series by Barbara Ciurej and Lindsay Lochman who used familiar American junk food to create artificial nature scenes, inspired by the works of 19th-century photographer Carleton Watkins. The series is, however, more than simple recreation. It is intended to serve as a commentary on America’s reliance on processed …

1. Have you seen the ingredients in commercial sprinkles? Carnauba wax? Cellulose gum? Trust me, there is truly no comparison between something artificial and commercially produced versus something – anything – homemade. 2. You can customize the color to match your party theme, school colors, or a child’s favorite shade. How cool is that? 3. You can flavor …